What is LiDAR measurement? LiDAR is a method of measurement using lasers, with the time taken for laser pulses to be sent out and returned to the equipment, determining the distance of the object from the sensor. Each pulse forms a “point” in three-dimensional space, forming a “point cloud“ which can be used for a variety of measurement purposes. At Arboris, we use a drone-mountable LiDAR payload and terrestrial laser scanner, creating point clouds of woodland and peatland. H

At Arboris we have developed and are now advancing Machine Learning algorithms to identify peatland erosion features and individual trees using RGB imagery collected using drones. The importance of using drones for the data gathering is due to the high resolution imagery that can be collected with drones. Drones vs Satellite Data The open source satellite data we can all access, such as Sentinel 2 from ESA, has a resolution of 10m per pixel. The paid for satellite data is g

Earth observation remote sensing for environmental monitoring, such as drone, satellite and Internet of Things (IoT) data sources, is revolutionizing land management and conservation practices, by providing levels of detailed information about the environment that’s been difficult to gather on a wide scale before. Its a subject that Lavanya Rajan has developed an in-depth understanding of during her Masters degree at Leicester University and placement year with Arboris. At A

Rhian's first year as an Environmental Data Analyst at Arboris has seen us making a breakthrough in turning bird acoustic data into measurable and monitorable biodiversity assessments. Arboris’ acoustic monitoring program evidences changes in land management and supports nature recovery and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) reporting. Our acoustic monitoring program enables us to gather baseline and monitoring data across sites. And for Rhian the Arboris program also serves perso

As global climate challenges intensify, businesses are increasingly turning to carbon credits as part of their decarbonisation strategies. These credits allow companies to offset unavoidable emissions while unlocking a range of benefits including regulatory compliance, financial incentives and enhanced brand reputation among industry stakeholders. For businesses in the UK, this approach is particularly relevant given the government’s ambitions for a net zero target by 2050.

Why is transparency important when reporting CSRD and who is responsible? The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) aims to improve transparency and accountability when large and listed companies are required to disclose detailed information about their environmental footprint and impact on nature. It helps investors, customers, employees and stakeholders to assess the company’s performance – and potential risks – in response to their environmental, social and